OSAT & EWPA
This is for experienced construction workers with no formal qualifications. Flower Skills can support your employees to achieve an NVQ qualification with minimal disruption to the working day by arranging observations of them and discussions with them on site.
NVQ qualified
Get qualified whilst you work.
Materials
Our courses include all materials, including test fees. No hidden charges.
Location
Held at your place of work making it time efficient and effective
Time
Depending on what we are covering times can vary, but timings can be arranged to suit you
For employers
There are two different methods of assessment to qualify experienced workers, both of which help convert existing skills into an NVQ. They provided a range of business benefits:
- Provide proof of workers skills, so you can be reassured they can do the job
- Help qualify workers for CSCS and other scheme card – essential for getting work with an increasing number of contractors and clients
- Minimise downtime – by carrying out assessment on –site wherever possible and in the shortest possible timeframe.
- Grow your skills base and increase the range of work you can take on
- Help build confidence and pride in the workforce
- Help drive up standards and improve the image of the construction industry
For employees
The benefits of OSAT and EWPA:
- Assessing the individuals trade skills
- Supporting the individual in building a portfolio ready for assessment
- Site visit/s by an accredited assessor
- Identification of any additional support or training needed to address skills gaps
- Support to complete the registration process for the full CSCS card award
OSAT (On Site Assessment Training)
This is the most widely available route, it is offered in most of the building trades and by assessment centres in the UK. It involves an assessor working with an experienced worker to build up a portfolio of evidence to prove that they are competent in their trade. This route can involve some forms of training needed by the worker to up-date their personal skills in the trade and will normally take between four to six visits over a period of three to six months.
EWPA
This is a faster route than the OSAT but is only available in a small number of trades. It is only open to workers that have extensive knowledge and experience in their trade and require no training. The worker will undergo an assessment process of their practical skills, followed by a professional discussion with an assessor. The assessment itself involves spending 1 - 2 days at an off-site NVQ assessment centre, producing a bank of evidence as a result.
Our tradesmen are BLOOMING since Flower Skills came along.
Paul Barber, SALTASH ENTERPRISE LIMITED